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Shamro Family History

Shamro Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Shambo, Shao, Sharp, Sham, Shams, Haro, Shaer, Sharrow, Shamrock

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Where is the Shamro family from?

You can see how Shamro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shamro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shamro families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shamro's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shamro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shamro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shamro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shamro. 100% of Shamro men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Shamro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Shamro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shamro census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Shamro. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 57 military records available for the last name Shamro. For the veterans among your Shamro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shamro lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Shamro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shamro in 1968 was 77, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shamro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shamro ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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